GRACE – 20225

Brooklyn Center

FELV POSITIVE

Grace – 20225

Care Center Location: Brooklyn

Zip Code From: 11226

Intake Type: Stray

Medical Behavior: Red

Age:  9 years

Sex: Spayed Female

Weight: 12 pounds

 

KNOWN HISTORY:
Grace is a 7 year old black spayed cat that was brought to the ACC as a stray. She was being cared for by a caretaker and her owner never came back for her. Caretaker stated that when around strangers Grace is shy for a few minutes but will warm up. Caretaker stated that overall Grace behaves well. On the way to the ACC in the car she was quiet. She has never been bathed nor had here nails trimmed so it is unknown how she will react. When being held she will struggle to get away. Grace isn’t bothered if she is disturbed while she sleeps. Grace has no known bite history. Caretaker described Grace as friendly, mellow and independent. When at home she likes to be in her favorite spot. She likes to play with stuffed mice. Sh has been kept indoors only and eats wet cat food. She is used to an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. Grace scratches on a post made of card board.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
02/10/18
Was sedated. Tense and still continuing to growl even after sedation.
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Grace is lying in the back of her kennel with a tense body, ears forward as the assessor approaches.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Grace raises her head and makes eye contact when spoken to softly.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Grace licks her lips as the cage door opens.
Reaction to touch:
Grace tolerates petting along her head and body while licking her lips and turning her head to watch the assessor’s hand, ears tilting.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy

Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Fearful
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
Recommendations comments:
Grace has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide her with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Grace tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. She may be a little more independent, and may need more time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
This animal came from:FriendOrigin AddressSpay/Neuter statusYesIs this cat having litter box issues?NoBasic Information:Grace is a 7 year old black spayed cat that was brought to the ACC as a stray. She was being cared for by a caretaker and her owner never came back for her.
Previously lived with:Owner
How is this cat around strangers?Caretaker stated that when around strangers Grace is shy for a few minutes but will warm up.
How is this cat around children?Unknown information
How is this cat around other cats?Unknown information
How is this cat around dogs?Unknown information
Behavior NotesCaretaker stated that overall Grace behaves well. On the way to the ACC in the car she was quiet. She has never been bathed nor had here nails trimmed so it is unknown how she will react. When being held she will struggle to get away. Grace isn’t bothered if she is disturbed while she sleeps.
Bite history:Grace has no known bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:Medium
Medical NotesNo reported medical concerns.
For a New Family to KnowCaretaker described Grace as friendly, mellow and independent. When at home she likes to be in her favorite spot. She likes to play with stuffed mice. Sh has been kept indoors only and eats wet cat food. She is used to an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. Grace scratches on a post made of card board.
Behavior Notes:During intake Grace began to hiss when the counselor went to take her picture.

 

MEDICAL:

9-Feb-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 5:24 PM

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 9yrs
Microchip noted on Intake? yes
Microchip Number (If Applicable): 4A78721A44

History: Surrendered by friend of owner. Owner left cat at friends house and friend can no longer care for cat; unable to get in touch with owner.

Subjective: Cat is BAR in cage.

Observed Behavior – cat was sedated with Telazol IM for exam. Tense and still continuing to growl even after sedation.

Evidence of Cruelty seen – no

Evidence of Trauma seen – no

Objective

T = NA
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS 7/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Missing some pre-molars; Grade 1-2/4 dental dz
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Spay scar
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: not performed

Assessment: Senior underlying – FeLV+, overweight, mild-moderate dental dz

Prognosis: Varies
Fair-Good

Plan: Recommend rescue placement. Recommend semi-annual exams and CBCs. Recommend yearly chemistry and UA.

SURGERY:
Already spayed

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